Dramatic play by Channel 4

10 June 2015 03:00 AM

Channel 4 is cashing in on the popularity of subtitled shows like Borgen and The Killing by setting up a new channel dedicated to foreign drama.

The broadcaster will launch 4WorldDrama this autumn and is promising shows from "Czech political thrillers to Belgian murder capers, Argentine family sagas to German Cold War pieces". More than 500 hours of TV will be available on its digital site, All 4, and the best shows will be aired first on More 4.